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Newspaper
Empire
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 10, 1855
Page
6
The siege of Sebastopo was discussed as Vice-Admiral Dundas was charged to convey the resolution. The order was to be posted at the batteries and read to crews at roll call. Command cited Brunt, Vice-Admiral, Commander-in-Chief. Montebello, Jan 21.
The Moniteur reports an Allied blockade of the Black Sea after February 1 1855. It lists blocked ports from Akermann to the Yenikale and approaches to Sevastopol, excluding Balaklava Eupatoria Streletska Kamiesch Kazatch and some others until further notice. Commanders Lyons Brent signed the proclamation at Kamiesch dated 15 January 1855.
The Indépendance Belge publishes a French government circular dated Jan 26 1855. It argues France and Britain seek German mediation while condemning Prussia’s isolation. It warns of a schism in the German Confederation, cites Russia's moves, and calls for concerted European action involving Austria and others. It also notes Italy and Ottoman stakes, and outlines potential measures on naval and land fronts.
Correspondence reports a dawn sortie against a new French battery at Quarantine Bay with 30 French and 70 enemy casualties. Afterward heavy cannonade ceased by dawn while both sides held, and calm settled. The writer notes improved weather with snow melting and a mild, warm atmosphere. wind shifts may bring cold again but no rain. Provisions are being stockpiled at the mid-way depot.
A formal statement indicates work on the project will recommence after a freeze period. Officials emphasize that construction will proceed on schedule, praising prior progress and urging continued adherence to safety and permit requirements.
Lord Cowley forwards a Canadian address by the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly to Queen Victoria, praising the Alma victory and pledging support for widows and orphans. Canada sent £20,000 in aid to London to be split between England and France, with £10,000 for France. The Moniteur carries the letter dated January 30, signed by Canada’s legislative leaders.
General Order from Lord Raglan's headquarters lists sergeants and quartermaster sergeants from various regiments promoted provisionally to cornets and ensigns with commissions dated 5 November. Names include Gibson, Price, Fitzgerald, Lee, Hall, Jennings, Harrison, Silver, Michael, Duncan, Brown, Burridge, Bennett, Lee, Arthur, Geraghty, Vauxden, Twaites, Moon, Thompson, Reay, Evans, Baird, Lawson, Whitten, Young, Mackay, Lamb, Scott, Grace, Dring, Marson, Thompson, Minister, M Gill, Grier, Gordon, Sexton, Hammond, Singer.
A long list of soldiers and ranks from multiple British regiments dated January. Names include Griffiths 2nd Rifle Brigade Mannon 41st Dore 2nd Rifle Brigade Caulking Grenadier Guards Anderson 41st Roberts 97th Pool Fusilier Guards Mulrose Guards Carles 21st Walker 50th Lodge Grenadier Guards and many others across Foot Guards Artillery Dragoons Hussars and Sappers. No narrative events, only registry of personnel from the period.
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